Barcelona is one of the most expensive towns in Spain, it is said. Well, it can become a relatively cheap city to live in if you know where to go!
The 10 best free things to do in Barcelona
There are tons of things you can do for free in Barcelona. Check this:
Catalán Modernism Barcelona Architecture Lluis Domenech i Muntaner
Catalán Modernism is the Spanish version of what you might know as Art Nouveau (also very well known as Jugendstile, meaning “youth style”, which is derived from the German magazine “Jugend” that promoted it so heavily). Barcelona is full of beautiful Modernisme buildings created by a plethora of Catalán Modernist architects, Antonio Gaudí being the most famous. In this second edition on Catalán Modernism & Barcelona Architecture we take a look at another very famous player, Lluis Domenech i Muntaner. He has several works that were honoured by UNESCO as being world heritage sites. He trained Josep Puig i Cadalfach, dedicated much of his time to Catalán politics (Modernisme has very deep roots in Catalán Nationalism), and was a writer before deciding to drop it all and delve into the world of architecture.
About fifteen years ago there were hardly any sushi restaurants in Barcelona. The few ones that were around were owned and managed primarily by Japanese people.
Nowadays it is hard to find a neighbourhood in Barcelona (or a street, for that matter) without a sushi restaurant. They are literally scattered all over the city. Even Catalán restaurants could not resist the temptation of putting some sushi on the menu in attempt to take a ride on the trendy sushi train.
What’s going on in Barcelona this week?
You’re looking for something to do this week in Barcelona? Our Team selected one of the numerous events that are happening in Barcelona this week: the Barcelona Asian Film Festival, also know as BAFF (no, not the British Armed Forces Federation, that’s something else…).
What is the Barcelona Asian Film Festival?
It’s no secret that Barcelona is world renowned for its eclectic and beautiful architecture. Thousands upon thousands of tourists pass through the city each year and see the likes of the Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Casa Batlló. Barcelona is especially famous for Catalán Modernism.
Definition of Catalán Modernism: Known also as Modernisme, Catalán Modernism was the equivalent of Art Nouveau and lasted from roughly 1888-1911. It’s best known figure was Antoni Gaudí. The movement was led by highly individualistic and anti-traditionalist intellectuals who were attempting to update Catalán arts and ideas so as to catch up to the rest of major European cities.
Having a coffee at a nice sunny place in Barcelona, is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful Barcelona sun. Especially after sitting the whole day in the office, it’s great just to sit and watch tourists walking around enjoying the rest of the beautiful sunshine.
Even bigger than Barcelona Tango: Barcelona Salsa! Indeed, there’s plenty of Barcelona salsa clubs, easy to find, easy to enter and easy to enjoy. Plus what better way is there to celebrate summer than by taking part in Barcelona Salsa Festivals?
Barcelona Salsa Festival
After Barcelona Salsa Festival 2006 and Barcelona Salsa Festival 2008 that were part of the Salsa World Congresses, ACM Salsa Barcelona organized two more Salsa Festivals in 2009 and January 2010 and gathered amazingly sparkling and brilliant dancers from Spain, Germany, Italy… Don’t miss the 2011 edition!!
Barcelona Brunch
The Yummy Details
Barcelona brunch is not as easy to find as you might think. Are you looking for the best brunch in Barcelona? Or are you wishing you knew about even one place you could eat brunch in Barcelona? Well you’re in luck!
Do you know which are the coolest Barcelona Plazas? Are you looking for some unique, weird, or historically significant Barcelona placas? Below is our Top 5 list of the best plazas the city has to offer.
Now, if you’ve spent much time in Barcelona, you’ll have noticed that it’s a bit of a concrete jungle. Not a whole lotta green space around. Instead, much of people’s outdoor everyday life takes place in city’s squares and placas.
Are you familiar with the heavy weights in Spanish cinema? Almódovar? Mañas? Medem?
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